LILLY MARTINLilly Martin is a Swiss Blues Award Nominee in 2020, a powerful performer and songwriter. A native New Yorker who has made Switzerland her home, Lilly Martin belongs to the most striking voices and charismatic artists on the Blues & Soul music scene worldwide. Her warm and unique performances are filled with authentic, story-telling passion.
2020 Lilly Martin is publishing an EP with 4 songs. The 1st single will be released on March 20th and it is the Bobby "Blue" Bland classic "Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City". Songwriting, performing and recording with acclaimed Swiss performers Polo Hofer and Philipp Fankhauser, as well as her contributions as vocal coach to "The Voice Of Switzerland" are just some of the jewels in Lilly Martin's crown. She has been honored to perform backing vocals for Michael Bublé, Kathrina & The Waves, Steve Lee and others. She has released 4 successful solo albums and has made numerous appearances at renowned blues and jazz festivals. Lilly has also been privileged to perform for star-studded audiences which included personalities such as Harry Belafonte and Bob Geldof. RELEASES2020 Lilly Martin is publishing an EP with 4 songs. The 1st single will be released on March 20th and it is the Bobby "Blue" Bland classic "Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City".
On her 2018 album “Minetta”,this native New Yorker showcases a powerful combination of big-town blues and honey-dipped soul. Memories, sights and sounds of her home on Minetta Street in Greenwich Village served as inspiration. "Right Now", the 2015 album, was Lilly Martin's breakthrough as a recognized blues and soul artist and brought her much praise and airplay around the world. 2013 saw the release of "The Roadhouse Mission", a gripping live album. And 2012 the rather quiet and jazzy "The Velvet Mission", the first of 4 albums so far. Read "Minetta" album feedbacks from Bluesnews.ch, Rocknews.ch, Jazz n More Read other articles about "Minetta" here Discography: - Lilly Martin "Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City" 2020, digital single - Lilly Martin "Minetta" 2018 (H2U/Phonag) - Lilly Martin "Right Now" 2015 (Sounds & Media) - Lilly Martin "The Roadhouse Mission - Live" 2014 (mBassador) - Lilly Martin "The Velvet Mission" 2012 (mBassador) REVIEWSThe English Independent Blues Broadcaster Association IBBA chose Lilly Martin's album "Right Now" to be CD of the month. Songs from the album are now being aired on regular rotation throughout the associated radio networks. And also CD of the month at Radio Swiss Jazz.
- CD of the month & interview at highly regarded Blues News Magazine Germany - long interview at Kult-magazine, read here in german - Radio airplay at KCOR Kansas City USA, featured as CD of the week - Airplay & Interviews at BRI USA, BigBluesBonanza UK, Radio Fribourg Switzerland - single "Right Now" played on over 200 radio stations in Italy! - Front page & Interview in Jazztime Magazine. Read more reviews and concert critics here ... MORE FACTSReferences & concerts (selection):
Baden Blues Festival, Festival da Jazz St. Moritz, Lichtensteiger Jazztage, Mühle Hunziken Rubigen, Basel Summerblues, Bülacher Jazztage, Plaza Club Zurich, Scala Wetzikon, Braderie Biel, Greifensee Jazz am See, Lyss Cinehappening, Lugano Blues To Bop, Appalooza Bern, Rock- and Bluescruise 2013, Eventhalle 6 Thun, Celerina "sounds good", s-ka Altnau, Kulturwerkstatt Chur, Jetläg Bern, Jazzclub Rorschach, Baronessa Lenzburg, Commihalle Zürich Radio Airplay: Radio Swiss Pop, Radio Swiss Jazz, BRI USA, KCOR USA, Big Blues Bonanza UK, IBBA UK, SRF 1, SRF 2, SRF 3, Radio 1, Rete 1, Rete 3, Radio Zürisee, Radio Top, Radio Fribourg, Radio Munot, Capital FM, Radio Argovia, Radio 1, Radio Inside, Radio Blues Zeppelin |
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